1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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2
as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Still great with a Tier 1 scorer, but sitting sixth in the West and biding time until the playoffs.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Eating strawberry jam and biscuits while admiring the murals of birds and other characters is the best way to bide time before your plate comes out.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel noted this might not be the best week for Maye to navigate the pocket and bide his time for receivers to break open against the Browns’ secondary, since their pass rush, led by defensive end Myles Garrett, is so ferocious.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Eating strawberry jam and biscuits while admiring the murals of birds and other characters is the best way to bide time before your plate comes out.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel noted this might not be the best week for Maye to navigate the pocket and bide his time for receivers to break open against the Browns’ secondary, since their pass rush, led by defensive end Myles Garrett, is so ferocious.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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These arginine-tyrosine interactions remain active as the fiber solidifies.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Former Super Bowl MVPs joined the band on stage and stood as Armstrong and his band finished up their set.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hurzeler is probably safe for the rest of the season before a summer review of how things stand for a club with ambitions to build on reaching Europe for the first time in 2022-23 by competing regularly in the top half of the table and for their first domestic silverware.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Back then, the district would hire teachers in the first semester and wait to see how students moved around before extending their contracts to a full year.—
Carley Lanich,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Obtaining these documents is typical for individuals waiting years in the country for their asylum cases to resolve.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reports of federal officers near schools and homes continue to circulate on chat groups and social media, keeping many immigrant families in their homes.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese coffee company continued to operate many of its stores — and kept its name and logo.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Japan has endured inflation above the Bank of Japan's target for 45 consecutive months, declining real wages and persistent yen weakness.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the new study, yet to be peer-reviewed and published in a journal, resilience refers to a plant’s ability to endure excess light without suffering severe damage, such as leaf lesions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Staff at Bloomberg last week also circulated a 2003 email from top editor John Micklethwait to Ghislane Maxwell in which Micklethwait asked to stay at her house while visiting New York.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational for the party in recent elections.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Duren then appeared to hit Diabaté in the face with an open hand to ignite a brawl that lasted more than 30 seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the pre-planetary stage lasts only a few thousand years, the Egg Nebula provides scientists a chance to watch the ejection process practically in real time.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Glycine is generally well-tolerated but can cause digestive side effects such as diarrhea, gas, or stomach pain.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump cannot tolerate the reality of others rejecting him.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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